When Lauren and Brian were asked to lead a mission trip for their church’s youth group, both excitedly agreed. Growing up in the same church, Brian and Lauren were good friends, knew one another’s families, and loved serving together. They had both been on trips together as youth, but as adults, they connected on a deeper level as they served together and talked into the wee hours of the night as the youth slept. When they returned home from the trip, both agreed to go out for a frosty beverage and began dating.
Last October, Brian and Lauren decided they wanted to take a trip up to one of their favorite place; Lake Superior on the North Shore. They stayed at Cove Point Lodge in Beaver Bay and after a day of sightseeing and hiking, they headed to the Split Rock Lighthouse on the shore of Lake Superior. As they walked on the rocks, Lauren knew something was about to happen as Brian reached into his pocket and before he could even get down on one knee to ask her to be his wife, Lauren said yes!
Lauren and Brian’s October wedding day was almost exactly one year after getting engaged and took place at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Roseville. The reception was held at the luxurious TPC Twin Cities Golf Course. Navy and gold were the colors of the day and were intermixed with the gorgeous fall blooms from Appleblossom Flowers. Because both Brian and Lauren love exploring local breweries, they incorporated growlers of the many different breweries they had been together including Great Dane Pub, Fitgers Brewhouse, and Shore (just to name a few! ) Lauren’s veil which was hand- sewn by her aunt as a wedding gift, was a gorgeous touch to her elegant Stella York dress form Luxe Bridal. Her bridesmaids work navy Mori Lee dresses from the Wedding Shoppe while Brian and his groomsmen all purchased grey suits and navy patterned ties from Heimies Haberdashery. Midwest Sound did an amazing job of keeping the party moving as the crowd danced the night away.
Lauren and Brian, you are truly kind and amazing people. I am so glad our paths have crossed and I am honored to have photographed your beautiful day! Congratulations!
Ceremony:: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church // Reception:: TPC Twin Cities//Hair and Make Up:: Rocco Altobelli // Caterer:: TPC Twin Cities// Florist:: Appleblossom Flowers // Wedding Dress:: Stella York purchased from Luxe Bridal // Bridesmaids Dresses:: Mori Lee purchased from The Wedding Shoppe // Men’s Ware:: Heimie’s Haberdashery // Rings:: Real Gem Jeweler // Stationary:: Wedding Paper Divas // DJ:: Midwest Sound //
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